News Bulletin of 11 September 2025, 12pm

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Tourism Department aims to diversify attractions
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The Tourism Department aims to diversify attractions, including sports tourism.
This comes the Tourism Investment Summit is underway in Cape Town, bringing together key stakeholders to drive investment and shape the future of South Africa's tourism industry.
Speaking on the sidelines of the launch of the first Tourism Investment Summit, Tourism minister Patricia de Lille told the SABC that partnerships with Sports, Arts and Culture will boost events like LIV Golf and the 2027 Cricket World Cup to market South Africa as a top destination:
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Lilian Ngoyi Street reopens to traffic
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The Johannesburg Roads Agency has announced that Lilian Ngoyi Street will reopen to traffic tomorrow, following the completion of Phase 1 of its rehabilitation project.
The road will operate as a one-way eastbound between Loveday and End streets.
Several intersections are now fully open, while some remain closed.
The redesigned corridor supports a multi-modal transport system, with motorists urged to obey signals, adjust speed, yield to pedestrians, and share the road safely.
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Eyabantwana Trust raises money for critical paediatric surgical equipment
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Eyabantwana Trust has raised R550,000 towards critical paediatric surgical equipment.
The organisation is dedicated to uplifting the Department of Paediatric Surgery in East London.
Through tireless fundraising, the Trust has become a beacon of hope, purchasing cutting-edge surgical equipment and empowering medical teams through vital training, filling the gaps left by limited government funding.
This year the Trust purchased a Flexible Gastroscope, its largest item yet, allowing doctors to diagnose and treat serious conditions without invasive surgery.
This critical tool is now being used in the paediatric surgical theatre at Frere Hospital.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.47 to the US Dollar, 23.64 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.30 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 113,858.00.
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Ethiopia launches continent's largest Hydroelectric dam
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Ethiopia has officially launched the continent's largest hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile River.
The dam is a significant milestone for the country's energy sector and economic development.
It is expected to generate more than 6 000 megawatts of electricity, transforming Ethiopia into the continent's largest power exporter.
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